ERGOTHERAPY IN CARE GRANTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ETY250	ERGOTHERAPY IN CARE GRANTS	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SUZAN AYDIN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To analyze and determine the activity performances of caregivers, to support people in order to maintain their well-being, and to teach solutions for the problems of the people they care for.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The needs of the caregiver, Solution for the caregiver's medical, social and other problems suggestions, Activity performance analysis of the caregiver, Person-centered rehabilitation approaches of the caregiver and the individual, Activities necessary to maintain caregiver well-being.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyzes the problems of care recipients
Analyzes the problems of caregivers
Relates the difficulties experienced by the caregiver and the caregiver
Plans solutions for the problems that caregivers will encounter while giving care
Analyzes the activity performances of the caregiver
Creates person-centered interventions of the caregiver and the given person through activities
Plans other intervention methods to maintain caregiver well-being

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Explanation of the Concept of Caregiving and Definition of Caregivers	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
2	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	The disability, type and needs of the care recipient	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
3	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	The disability, type and needs of the care recipient	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
4	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	The disability, type and needs of the care recipient	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
5	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Informing the caregiver about the assistive devices, adaptations and training used for the activity performance needs of the caregiver	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
6	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Caregiver needs	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
7	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Informing the caregiver about the patient's illness, needs, assistive devices to be used	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Informing the caregiver about the patient's illness, needs, assistive devices to be used	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
10	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Analyzing and examining the activity performance areas of the caregiver	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
11	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Psychosocial approaches to caregivers and support of caregivers' emotional and well-being	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
12	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Group work and problem solving	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
13	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Group work and problem solving	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
14	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Visits to nursing homes and homes of caregivers	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
15	Literature Search, Database review, Web-based research	Presentation and discussion of the information obtained after the visit by the students	Expression, Discussion, Project Based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Torres-Stanovik, R. The Caregiver's Handbook,Assisting Both the Caregiver and the Elderly Care-receiver. The Caregiver Education and Support Services, San Diego , CA, 1990.
Gitlin, N.L..International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions, Söderback, I(ed.), 1st Edition. Springer,2009.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.						5
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.						5
2	He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.						5
3	He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.						5
2	He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.						5
3	He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	5	5
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	3	3
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	1	5	5
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	1	5	5
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	6	6	36
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	6	36
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	148